If you count Pirates of the Caribbean among your favorite movies, then be sure to mark down June 18 and 19 on your calendar. More than 500 costumed actors, crafters, and musicians come together to create the Northern California Pirate Festival, the largest pirate event in the U.S.

Join in the fun alone or with the entire family, and don’t be afraid to dress up and practice your best pirate growl! The entire event includes four stages of continuous entertainment to keep the crowd excited and rocking out. There will also be lots of vendors selling nautical-themed handcrafted items, including gourmet foods, micro-brewed beers, and more.

Purchase tickets online, or at Vallejo in the Vallejo Ferry Terminal or the Dark Garden Corsetry & Couture in San Francisco.

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